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ORDINANCE NO.616
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE RESIDENTIAL -
MID DENSITY (R3), RESIDENTIAL -LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY (R4),
AND RESIDENTIAL —MULTIPLE FAMILY (R5) ZONING DISTRICTS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. Section 841.2 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by
deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SECTION 841.2 RESIDENTIAL-1,11 MULTIPLE FAMILY (R4) DISTRICT
Section 841.2.01. Residential -Limited -Multiple Family (R4) - Purpose. The purpose of the
Residential -I- Hilited Multiple Family (R4) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of
townhome and multi -family residential development, designed in a way to protect the natural
environment, to be well buffered from adjacent lower density land uses and to implement the
objectives of the High Density Residential land use in the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 841.2.02. (R4) Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R4
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Townhouse Dwellings, provided no structure contains more than twelve dwelling units
(2) Multiple Family Structures, provided that a development with one or more structures
containing more than 20 dwelling units shall install a buffer yard with an opacity at
least 0.1 greater than the district requirements described by Section 828.31.
(3) Parks and Open Space
(4) Essential services
Section 841.2.03. (R4) Conditional Uses. The following shall be permitted within the R4
district, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in
Section 841.4.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Religious Institutions
(2) Educational Facilities
(3) Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
(4) Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(5) State Licensed Residential Facility, serving 16 or fewer persons
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Section 841.2.04. (R4) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the R4 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use
is subordinate to and associated with a permitted or conditional use:
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off-street parking
(3) Private swimming pools, sport courts, and other common recreational facilities
(4) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(5) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09
subd. 1 of the City Code.
Section 841.2.05. (R4) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that individual lots may not meet
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit: 376003,400 square feet per unit
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Lot Area per Unit: 6003,650 square feet per unit, excluding
wetlands,
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple -residential dwelling units and
building complexes. The Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit requirement above may be
reduced in accordance to the following, except that the density after the bonus(es) must
be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. reduction — 4.0 unit/acre500 square feet of Net Lot
Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the proportion of units
which will be preserved as affordable housing and the nature of the restriction
utilized to maintain affordability.
(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. reduction bonus — 2.0 unit/acre 230 square feet
of Net Lot Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the level of
certification, with the full bonus available for the highest level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. reduction bonus — 2.0 unit/acrc230 square feet of
Net Lot Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the water quality
improvements above those required by the city.
(d) Exceeding building design, landscaping or buffer yard requirements (max. reduction
bonus — 2.0 unit/acre230 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
(e) Sound suppression (max. reduction bonus — 2.0 unit/acrc230 square feet of Net Lot
Area per Unit). In order to be eligible, the STC rating must be increased by ten
from that specified as the minimum in the Minnesota State Building Code.
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(f) Underground Parking (max. reduction bonus — 2.0 unit/acre340 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the number of parking
stalls provided, with the full bonus available if at least one underground space is
provided per dwelling unit.
(g) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. reduction bonus — 1.0
unit/acre110 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit). Additional storage must be
100 square feet for townhomes or 50 square feet or greater for other uses.
(h) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. reduction bonus — 4,0
r p it; -a cr-e23() square feel of Net Lot Area per Unit)
(i) Dwelling unit amenities (max. reduction bonus — 1.0 unit/acre110 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unit). Amenities such as additional bathrooms, fireplaces, etc.
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(a) Increased setback for three-story buildings. The required structure setback shall
be increased to 40 feet if the building exceeds two and one-half stories.
(b) Increased setback adjacent to less intensive zoning district. The setback adjacent
to or across a street from property of a less intensive zoning district shall be
increased to 40 feet.
(c) Increased setback for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be
increased when necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet. Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from
this requirement.
(b) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(c) Minor Collector Roadway: 50 feet
(d) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet or the
average height of the two structures, whichever is greater
Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 60 percent of the total lot area.
Impervious surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management
practices are implemented which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater
retention and treatment regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface
coverage exceed 70 percent of the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater
ponds have been excluded.
Section 841.2.06. (R4) Design and Development Standards. The following standards shall be
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
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Subd.1. The design and development standards of Section 841.4 shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 45 feet or three
stories, whichever is greater. In the case that a structure is not equipped with a compliant
fire sprinkler system, the maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
SECTION II. Section 841.3 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is hereby deleted in
its entirety as follows:
SECTION 841.3 RESERVED
Section 841.3.01 Residential Multiple Family (R5) Purpose. The purpose of the
Residential Multiple Family (R5) district is to provide a zoning district for a mix of multi family
residential development, designed in a way to protect the natural environment, to be well
land uses and to implement the objectives of the High
Density Residential land use in the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 841.3.02. (R5 Permitted Uses. The following shall be permitted uses within the R5
district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Townhouse Dwellings, provided no structure contains more than 12 dwelling units
(2) Multiple Family Structures, provided that a development with one or more structures
containing more than 20 dwelling units shall install a buffer yard with an opacity at
least 0.1 greater than the district requirements described by Section 828.31.
(3) Parks and Open Space
(1) Essential services
district, subject to conditional use permit approval, the specific requirements established in
Section 811.4.05, and other applicable provisions of the city code:
(1) Religious Institutions
(2) Educational Facilities
(3) Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes
(1) Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(5) State Licensed Residential Facility, serving 16 or fewer persons
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Section 841.3.04. (R5) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted
within the R5 district, subject to applicable provisions of the city code and provided such use
(1) Garages or detached private structures, except no such structure shall contain
components to constitute a separate complete dwelling unit
(2) Off street parking
(3) Private swimming pools, sport courts, and other common recreational facilities
(1) Signs, subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance
(5) Solar Equipment, if affixed to a structure, and in compliance with Section 828.09
subd. 1 of the City Code.
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Area per Unit: 2,200 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
building complexes. The Minimum Area per Unit requirement above may be reduced in
accordance to the following, except that the density after the bonus(es) must be consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. bonus — 4.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be
based on the proportion of units which will be preserved as affordable housing
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(c) Low impact development (max. bonus — 2.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall
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(d) Exceeding building design, landscaping or buffer yard requirements (max. bonus
— 2.0 unit/acre).
(e) Sound suppression (max. bonus — 2.0 unit/acre). In order to be eligible, the STC
rating must be increased by ten from that specified as the minimum in the
Minnesota State Building Code.
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(f) Underground Parking (max. bonus - 2.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be
based upon the number of parking stalls provided, with the full bonus available if
at least one underground space is provided per dwelling unit.
(g) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. bonus - 1.0 unit/acre).
Additional storage must be 100 square feet for townhomes or 50 square feet or
greater for other uses.
(h) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. bonus - 1.0
unit/acre)
(i) Dwelling unit amenities (max. bonus - 1.0 unit/acre). Amenities such as
additional bathrooms, fireplaces, etc.
Subd. 4. Minimum Stfacture Setback from Pepimeter-ef-Site40-feetref4ar-ger-if-reguifeel-te
install required buffer yard.
Subd. 5. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet. Parking arcs and recreational areas shall be exempt from
this requirement.
(b) Local Roadway4-0-feet
(c) Minor Collector Roadway: 50 feet
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Subd. 6. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet or the
average height of the two structures, whichever is greater
Subd. 7. Maximurn Impervious Surface Coverage: 60 percent of the total lot area.
Impervious surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management
practices are implemented which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater
retention and treatment regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface
ponds have been excluded.
observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city
code:
Subd. 1. The design and development standards of Section 841.4 shall be observed.
Subd. 2. Maximum Building Height: Building height shall not exceed 45 feet or three
fire sprinkler system, the maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
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SECTION III. Section 841.4 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by
deleting the 49(ken- language and adding the underlined language as follows:
SECTION 841.4 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR MID DENSITY, , AND MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Section 841.4.01. Generally. The standards of this Section shall apply to the R3._and R4. rind
R zoning districts, subject to requirements set forth in other sections of this ordinance. These
standards are established to achieve a high standard of development, to create vibrant and high
quality neighborhoods, and to protect the natural environment.
Section 841.4.02. Building Materials and Design.
Subd. 1. Building Materials.
(a) Generally. All exterior building materials shall be durable and consistent with
relevant codes, regulations, and other industry standards.
(b) Accent materials. No less than 20 percent of any facade facing a public or private
street shall be an accent material. These materials may include shakes, brick,
stone, face brick, decorative concrete, or others approved by the city.
(c) Multiple Family Structures. No less than 50 percent of the vertical exterior building
materials shall be non-combustible material such as brick, face brick, decorative
concrete or others approved by the city.
Subd. 2. Garage Doors. In the case that garage doors occupy more than half of the
horizontal building facade facing a street, architectural elements shall be provided to
reduce the monotonous appearance of garage doors. These elements may include varying
the setback of the garage doors, differentiating roof designs, constructing dormers, and
installing garage doors with windows or other design elements.
Subd. 3. Building Modulation and Articulation. Buildings shall be modulated a
minimum of once per 50 feet of building perimeter to avoid long, monotonous building
walls. This may include varying building height, building setback, building orientation,
roof pitch, roof design, or significant differences in building materials/design.
Subd. 4. Enclosed Parking. Townhomes shall include garage space with a minimum
capacity of two vehicles, and multiple family structures shall include a minimum of one
enclosed or underground parking stall per dwelling unit.
Subd. 5. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment. All utilities shall be placed underground.
Mechanical and HVAC equipment serving individual dwellings shall be screened, to the
extent possible, from all public or private streets as well as from adjacent structures.
Equipment which serves more than dwelling unit shall be screened as follows:
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(a) Rooftop Equipment. Equipment shall be screened through the use of architectural
elements and materials which are compatible with the overall design of the
building. Wood fencing or chain link fencing with slats shall not be permitted.
(b) Ground Equipment. Equipment shall be screened with walls which are constructed of
materials which are compatible with the building or with landscaping which is
opaque during the entire year.
Subd. 6. Trash and Recycling Facilities.
(a) Trash and recycling bins for individual dwelling units shall be stored so not to be
prominently visible from streets or neighboring units.
(b) For other uses, all trash and recycling shall be stored within the principal building,
within an accessory structure, or within an enclosed outdoor area easily accessible
from the principal structure. The accessory structure or enclosed area shall be
constructed of similar materials and have compatible architecture as the principal
structure and shall abide by yard setback requirements.
Section 841.4.03. Landscaping Requirements.
Subd. 1. Generally. All areas within a development site shall be landscaped, except for
areas occupied by streets, sidewalks, trails, buildings, parking lots, driveways, walks,
recreational areas, plaza space, wetlands, wetland buffers, and woodlands. Landscaping
shall include trees, shrubs, plantings, and turf grass. Water conserving alternatives to
traditional Kentucky -Bluegrass are encouraged. Properly maintained prairie or natural
vegetation is encouraged within common open space and buffer yards. Species with
known vulnerability to disease or infestation shall not be permitted. Integrated stormwater
management practices, such as vegetative swales, vegetated filter strips, bioretention, and
raingardens, shall be considered landscaping and shall be included in the gross acreage of
the parcel when calculating impervious surface coverage.
Subd. 2. Building Setting. At least 10 feet of landscaped area shall be provided adjacent to
all buildings except for walks, driveways, and plaza/patio space. Walks within this
landscaped area shall be limited to where practically necessary to serve access points of
buildings.
Subd. 3. Buffer Yards. Buffer yards shall be required adjacent to less intensive zoning
districts and adjacent to collector and arterial roadways. The buffer yard requirements are
described in Section 828.31 of the City Code.
Subd. 4. Overstory Deciduous Shade Trees and Coniferous Trees. A minimum of one
tree per 60 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter shall be required. Any lot perimeter
for which a buffer yard is required shall be excluded from this calculation.
(a) Size. Deciduous trees shall not be less than two caliper inches measured four feet off
ground, and coniferous trees shall not be less than five feet in height.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
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(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species, as listed within the tree preservation ordinance are required
unless otherwise necessary. No more than 25 percent of trees may be of a single species.
(d) Credit for Preserved Trees. The city may reduce the required number of overstory trees if
an applicant preserves more existing trees than required by the Tree Preservation
Ordinance, Section 828.41. The city shall determine the amount of credit granted for
such existing trees.
Subd. 5. Ornamental Trees. A minimum of one tree per 120 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot
perimeter shall be required. Any lot perimeter for which a buffer yard is required shall
be excluded from this calculation. One tree per 150 feet shall be required if a water
conserving alternative is utilized for the lawn or if bioretention or other low impact
development practices are implemented.
(a) Size. Trees shall not be less than one and one-half caliper inches measured four feet
off ground.
(b) Location. Tree location shall be approved by the city prior to planting.
(c) Type. Trees shall be suitable for the soil and site conditions and compliment others in
the area. Native species are required unless otherwise necessary. No more than
25 percent of trees may be of a single species.
Subd. 6. Understory Shrubs. In addition to trees, a full complimentcomplement of
understory shrubs shall be provided to complete a quality landscape treatment of the lot.
Shrubs shall be potted and a minimum of 24 inches. In no instances shall the number of
shrubs be less than one per 40 feet, or fraction thereof, of lot perimeter. Any lot perimeter
for which a buffer yard is required shall be excluded from this calculation. One shrub per
50 feet shall be required if a water conserving alternative is utilized for the lawn or if
bioretention or other low impact development practices are implemented.
Subd. 7. Parking Lot Landscaping. A minimum of eight percent of the total land area
within parking areas shall be landscaped. Parking lots with fewer than 10 stalls shall be
exempt from these requirements.
(a) Landscaping at least 12 feet in width shall separate parking lots into cells of no more than
120 stalls.
(b) Landscaping shall break up rows of parking approximately every 20 spaces.
(c) Species selection shall be guided by soils conditions and plantings shall be designed in a
way which increases the likelihood of long-term survival.
(d) Where practical, the landscaping areas shall be designed to receive stormwater runoff
from the adjacent parking area.
Subd. 8. Maintenance. The developer shall be responsible for establishing a long-term
maintenance plan to see that common space and buffer yard landscaping and fencing is
maintained in an attractive and well -kept condition and to replace any landscaping that
does not survive. Landscape irrigation, where necessary, shall be consistent with water
usage regulations.
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Subd. 9. Landscaping Guarantee. The developer shall guarantee the growth and
maintenance of all plants for a minimum of two growing seasons following an inspection
of all completed plantings.
(a) The developer shall submit a financial guarantee and provide access to the property,
in forms acceptable to the city, prior to issuance of any building permit to ensure
the planting and survival of the plantings. The developer may transfer
responsibility of financial guarantee to another willing entity.
(b) Any plant which does not survive or has severely declined (for example, 25% of the
crown has died in the case of trees) shall be replaced, and the replacement will be
guaranteed for an additional two growing seasons. After the additional growing
seasons, any new plants which do not survive or have severely declined shall be
replaced. After provisions have been made for maintenance of these new plants,
the city shall release any remaining financial guarantee.
Subd. 10. Tree Preservation. Removal of significant trees and any construction activity
within residential districts shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the City's Tree
Preservation Ordinance Section 828.41.
Section 841.4.05. Supplemental Requirements for Specific Uses within the R-3 and—R-4,
and—R-TResidential Zoning Districts. In addition to the general standards specified for
conditional uses in section 825.39 of the City Code and other requirements of this ordinance, the
following uses shall not be permitted unless the city council determines that all of the specific
standards contained in this subdivision will be met:
Subd. 1. Religious Institutions.
(a) the minimum lot size shall be increased to 4 acres;
(b) the minimum lot width and depth shall be increased to 300 feet;
(c) shall abut an arterial roadway or abut a collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet
from an intersection with an arterial roadway;
(d) no exterior bells or loudspeakers;
(e) buffer yard requirements adjacent to or across a street from property of a less intensive
zoning district or the same zoning district shall be increased to an opacity
measurement of 0.5. Buffer yard requirements are described in Section 828.31 of
the City Code.
(f) structures shall cover no more than 20 percent of the lot, and the maximum combined
floor area of all structures on a property shall not exceed 40,000 square feet;
(g) sanctuary seating capacity shall not exceed 500 persons;
(h) the number of persons on -site at any given time shall not exceed two times the
capacity of the sanctuary, with the exception of larger events no more than four
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(i)
times per year. The city may place further limitations on the number of persons
on -site based on the number of parking stalls provided;
residential uses shall not be permitted, with the following exceptions:
a.housing for clergy employed at the property, as an accessory use. Such housing
shall not exceed 4,000 square feet in floor area of habitable space, which shall
be counted against the total floor area allowed on a site; or
b.continuation of a residential use existing on the property prior to the religious
institution being established. Continuation of a residential use shall be limited
in term and be subject to Interim Use Permit approval;
(j) the property shall not be utilized for for -profit purposes, or regularly utilized by for -
profit entities;
(k) playgrounds and outdoor recreational areas shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from residential property with adequate screening to protect neighboring
properties from noise and adverse visual impacts;
(1)
(m)
exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural
stone, stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, copper,
glass, decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or
decorative pre -cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the vertical
building exterior may be metal or fiber cement lap siding or other materials
approved by the city, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the
overall building design.
the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 2. Educational Facilities.
(a) the minimum lot size shall be increased to 4 acres;
(b) the minimum lot width and depth shall be increased to 300 feet;
(c) shall abut an arterial roadway or abut a collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet
from an intersection with an arterial roadway;
(d) no exterior bells or loudspeakers;
(e) buffer yard requirements adjacent to or across a street from property of a less
intensive zoning district or the same zoning district shall be increased to an
opacity measurement of 0.5. Buffer yard requirements are described in Section
828.31 of the City Code.
(f) structures shall cover no more than 20 percent of the lot, and the maximum combined
floor area of all structures on a property shall not exceed 40,000 square feet;;
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(h) the number of persons on -site at any given time shall not exceed 700, with the
exception of larger events no more than four times per year. The city may place
further limitations on the number of persons on -site based on the number of
parking stalls provided;
(j) the property shall not be utilized for for -profit purposes, or regularly utilized by for -
profit entities;
(k) playgrounds and outdoor recreational areas shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from residential property with adequate screening to protect neighboring
properties from noise and adverse visual impacts;
(1) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural
stone, stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, copper,
glass, decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or
decorative pre -cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of the vertical
building exterior may be metal or fiber cement lap siding or other materials
approved by the city, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the
overall building design.
(m) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 3. Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes.
(a) shall abut an arterial or a collector roadway;
(b) parking requirements shall be based on the number of employees of the facility,
expected guest visitation and the likelihood of residents owning vehicles. Parking
for residents of the facility shall be enclosed or underground, consistent with the
requirements of the zoning district;
(c) sufficient outdoor plaza and recreational areas shall be provided;
(d) exterior building materials shall consist of the following materials: brick, natural
stone, stucco, Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product, fiber
cement siding, copper, glass, decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative
block, and/or decorative pre -cast concrete panels. A maximum of 20 percent of
the vertical building exterior may be metal, wood, or fiber cement lap siding or
other materials approved by the city, if used as accent materials which are
integrated into the overall building design.
(e) (e) the minimum required net lot area per unit shall be reduced by 50% for nursing
home, memory care, or similar units which do not include individual kitchens and where
residents are not able to drive. In order to reduce the required lot area in this way, an
agreement in a form and of substance acceptable to the City is required to be recorded
against the property ensuring that the units will remain nursing home or memory care
units.
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E ot i) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character of the
surrounding area.
Subd. 4. Day Care Facilities serving 16 or fewer persons
(a) shall abut an arterial roadway or a1aut-a collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet
from an intersection with an arterial roadway;
(b) shall not be operated within a townhome or multiple family structurcdwelling;
(c) parking requirements shall be based on the number of employees of the facility and
the number of clients to be served. Circulation shall be sufficient so drop-off and
pick-up of clientele does not interfere with the right-of-way;
(d) sufficient outdoor recreational areas shall be provided;
(e) the facility shall meet licensing requirements as required by law;
(f) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
Subd. 5. State Licensed Residential Facility or housing with services establishment
registered under chapter 144D, serving 16 or fewer persons
(a) shall abut an arterial roadway or aka collector roadway no more than 1,500 feet
from an intersection with an arterial roadway;
(b) shall not be operated within a townhome or multiple family structuredwelling;
(c) parking requirements shall be based on the number or residents at the facility as well
as the number of employees. Parking for residents of the facility shall be enclosed
or underground, consistent with the requirements of the zoning district;
(d) the facility shall meet licensing requirements as required by law;
(e) the city council may require compliance with any other conditions, restrictions or
limitations it deems to be reasonably necessary to protect the residential character
of the surrounding area.
SECTION II. Subd. 55 of Section 825.07 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is
amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined language as follows:
Section 825.07. Definitions. The following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to
them:
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Subd. 55. Lot Area - The area of a lot in a horizontal plane bounded by lot lines, but not
including any area occupied by an public right-of-way, a floodplain as designated on the
adopted HUD/DNFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)R
F1oodplainInsurance Rate Map or area occupied by a wetland as designated on the
14en epic Gets ty Sei afiE W to. Genso...,atie,, Dist iet Mai3defined by the Wetland
Conservation Act and City ordinance.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the Medina city council this 5th day of July, 2017.
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Attest.
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JodiGallup, City C1k
Published in the Crow River News on the 20th day of July, 2017.
Ordinance No. 616 14
July 5, 2017